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Zodiac (2007)

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Fincher's gripping detective story is so jam-packed with information it makes you feel like you're part of the investigation yourself.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

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  A moody revisionist western cemented by haunting cinematography and Humphrey Bogart's increasingly unhinged performance.

Oculus (2013)

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One of the decade's most successful genre directors, Mike Flanagan introduced himself into the commercial market with this twisting psychological chiller.

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

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Revolutionary new acting techniques and a sweltering New Orleans bring about volatile emotions in this seething psychological drama.

The Lobster (2015)

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Master absurdist Yorgos Lanthimos steps away from his usual family dynamics and spearheads modern romance in this dystopian comedy.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

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Greek Weird Wave maestro Yorgos Lanthimos gets his weird on in this deeply unsettling psychological thriller.

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

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If you're looking for epic action mixed with goofy comedy, Taika Waititi's addition to the MCU is a one-stop shop.

Deep Red (1975)

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Eye-popping visuals match the eye-gouging violence in this incredibly respected giallo from Italian horror trendsetter Dario Argento.

Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

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Oscar Isaac anchors another masterpiece from the Coen Brothers in the way only Oscar Isaac can - as a character who you want to root for even through his glaring flaws.

Coraline (2009)

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Laika Studios cemented themselves as a major player in animation from the get-go in this horror fantasy.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

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This independent, lyrical vampire film debuted one of Hollywood's most exciting new voices.

The Conversation (1974)

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Paranoia and surveillance reign in Coppola's prescient, low-key masterwork.

My 25 Favorite Albums of 2018

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2018 was a pretty transformative year for my music taste. While I still don't know shit about the technical side of the form, this was the year that I began trying to pay as much attention to the artistry of albums as I do films.

3 Women (1977)

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Fever dream masterpiece.

Manhunter (1986)

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The relatively forgotten Hannibal Lecter film that's a close-second to Silence of the Lambs.

Melancholia (2011)

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Lars von Trier takes a slightly less contentious route in this aching sci-fi drama about depression.  

The Graduate (1967)

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New Hollywood pioneer Mike Nichols wryly lampoons the paper-thin facade of the perfect nuclear family in this comedy classic.

The Vanishing (1988)

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A patient thriller laced with lingering dread.

Redes (1936)

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  A progressive historical snapshot about workers' rights that deserves more recognition.

Ex Machina (2014)

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An awe-inspiring directorial debut for screenwriter Alex Garland, and my favorite film of the 2010s.